Michael Phelps wins 200 free to qualify for world championshipsINDIANAPOLIS — Michael Phelps has won the 200-meter freestyle at the U.S. national swimming championships. De La Rosa wins fourth straight start to help Rockies sweep Nationals with 10-4 victoryDENVER — Jorge De La Rosa pitched effectively into the seventh inning, Ryan Spilborghs hit a bases-loaded triple to key a four-run fifth and the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 10-4 Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. Volstad blanks Giants 7-0 for first career complete game and shutoutSAN FRANCISCO — Chris Volstad pitched a five-hitter for his first career complete game, Dan Uggla hit a three-run homer and the Florida Marlins beat the San Francisco Giants 7-0 on Wednesday to avoid a sweep. Kawakami’s arm, Escobar’s glove help Braves to 4-1 win over struggling CubsCHICAGO — Kenshin Kawakami shut down the Chicago Cubs for six innings and shortstop Yunel Escobar made a run-saving defensive play in the eighth, helping preserve the Atlanta Braves’ 4-1 victory Wednesday. Magic Wandy: Astros lefty Rodriguez throws 5-hitter in 5-0 win over PiratesHOUSTON — Wandy Rodriguez pitched a five-hitter and tied a career high by striking out 11, leading the Houston Astros over the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 Wednesday. Blue Jays release former closer B.J. Ryan and reinstated current closer Scott Downs from DLST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays have released one-time closer B.J. Ryan and activated current closer Scott Downs from the 15-day disabled list. Michael Phelps is leading qualifier for 200 fly, 200 free at US nationalsINDIANAPOLIS — Michael Phelps has qualified fastest for the 200-meter butterfly in his second event at the U.S. national swimming championships. Michael Phelps is leading qualifier for 200 free at US nationalsINDIANAPOLIS — Michael Phelps has qualified fastest for the 200-meter freestyle in his first event at the U.S. national swimming championships. Zito finally gets some support in win over Marlins
Clint Barmes’ sacrifice fly caps eighth-inning rally in Rockies’ 5-4 victory over Nationals
Adam Wainwright wins 9th, Ryan Ludwick and Colby Rasmus go deep as Cardinals beat Brewers 5-0MILWAUKEE — Adam Wainwright came within two outs of his first career shutout and Ryan Ludwick and Colby Rasmus homered for the St. Louis Cardinals in a 5-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. Wilson, Maholm help Pittsburgh Pirates beat Houston Astros 6-3HOUSTON — Jack Wilson hit a two-run homer and finished with three RBIs, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Houston Astros 6-3 on Tuesday night. Javier Vazquez shuts down Cubs and leads Braves to a 2-1 victoryCHICAGO — Javier Vazquez allowed a run and five hits in seven strong innings and Brian McCann had two two-out RBIs as the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Tuesday night. Bay hits 20th homer, Beckett pitches another strong game at home as Red Sox beat A’s 5-2BOSTON — Jason Bay is starting to break out of his slump. Josh Beckett left his behind a while ago. Cabrera, Thames and Polanco homer, Verlander gets 11 Ks in Tigers’ 8-5 win vs. RoyalsDETROIT — Marcus Thames hit a three-run homer to power Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers to an 8-5 win over the Kansas City Royals. Hernandez’s RBI single in ninth lifts Reds over Phillies 4-3PHILADELPHIA — Ramon Hernandez hit a tiebreaking RBI single off Brad Lidge in the ninth inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. Olympians dominate at US swimming nationals; Hoff fails to earn world berthINDIANAPOLIS — Ryan Lochte held off hard-charging Tyler Clary to win the 400-meter individual medley at the U.S. national championships Tuesday night, leading a parade of Olympians who qualified for the world meet later this month. Kansas City Royals option INF Luis Hernandez to Triple-A OmahaDETROIT — The Kansas City Royals have designated infielder Luis Hernandez for assignment to make room for Ryan Freel. Chris Pronger gets multiyear extension from FlyersPHILADELPHIA — Chris Pronger and the Philadelphia Flyers agreed to a multiyear extension on Tuesday, ensuring that the 2000 NHL MVP will remain under contract beyond this season. Ryan Dempster goes on disabled list with a fracture or right toeCHICAGO — Just when the Chicago Cubs figured they were getting healthy, a freak accident landed right-hander Ryan Dempster on the disabled list with a fracture of his big right toe. He could be out for up to a month. Truex joins Michael Waltrip Racing as team owner scales back 2010 scheduleCORNELIUS, N.C. — Two-time Daytona 500 winner Michael Waltrip will scale back to a partial schedule to make room for Martin Truex Jr. to join the team in 2010. Obama Plans to Welcome World in 2016 Chicago Olympics
Mark Reynolds’ RBI single in 9th wins it for Diamondbacks, 6-5 over Padres
Houston’s Hampton continues mastery of Pittsburgh Pirates, leads Astros to 4-1 winHOUSTON — Mike Hampton pitched seven solid innings, Miguel Tejada and Geoff Blum drove in two runs apiece and the Houston Astros beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 on Monday night. Jacobs hits a homer in the 9th and Bloomquist has 3 RBIs, leading Royals to 4-3 win vs. TigersDETROIT — Mike Jacobs hit a go-ahead solo homer in the ninth and closer Joakim Soria held on, giving the Kansas City Royals a 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. Philadelphia Phillies tie club record with 10 runs in first, beat Cincinnati Reds 22-1PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley hit a three-run homer and Shane Victorino and Greg Dobbs each had two-run shots during a 10-run first inning, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 22-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. Wells gets fourth straight win, Lee homers as Cubs beat Braves 4-2CHICAGO — Rookie Randy Wells won his fourth straight start, Derrek Lee homered and the Chicago Cubs got their sixth win in eight games, beating the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Monday night. Philadelphia Phillies tie club record with 10-run first inning against CincinnatiPHILADELPHIA — The Phillies tied a franchise record with 10 runs in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night. D Beauchemin leaves Anaheim, rejoins GM Brian Burke with 3-year deal in TorontoTORONTO — Former Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin signed a three-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez activated from DL after missing 2 months with separated shoulderCHICAGO — Third baseman Aramis Ramirez was activated from the 15-day disabled list Monday, rejoining the Chicago Cubs after a two-month absence Monday because of a dislocated left shoulder. Pujols, Howard, Fielder and Gonzalez will represent NL in All-Star home run derbyNEW YORK — Former champion Ryan Howard, Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder and Adrian Gonzalez will represent the National League in the All-Star home run derby next week. Phelps back to where he wants to be with world championships loomingINDIANAPOLIS — Michael Phelps has a sense of how his transformation from greatest middle-distance swimmer to sprinter is going. He’ll have to prove it at the U.S. national championships, where there’s more at stake than just titles. Rangers reach deal with LW Higgins, restricted free agent acquired in trade for Scott GomezNEW YORK — The New York Rangers agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.25 million deal with Chris Higgins, a restricted free agent acquired last week in a six-player trade that sent Scott Gomez to the Montreal Canadiens. Cubs trade INF-OF Ryan Freel and cash to Kansas City for player to be namedCHICAGO — The Kansas City Royals are hoping that Ryan Freel can provide the speed and versatility that they’ve been missing. Pronger boosts Flyers’ Stanley Cup chances with needed toughness on blue lineVOORHEES, N.J. — Chris Pronger says he’s willing to discuss a contract extension with the Flyers that will keep him in Philadelphia beyond next season and help keep the organization a perennial Stanley Cup contender. |
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